Work out diabetes risk (findrisc) instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
Sums the published FINDRISC points for age, BMI, waist band and the remaining questionnaire items, then reads off the 10-year type 2 diabetes risk band.
FINDRISC points
Age <45=0, 45-54=2, 55-64=3, >64=4; BMI <25=0, 25-30=1, >30=3; waist band 0/3/4; plus activity, diet, BP medication, prior high glucose and family history
Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
26 points. Scores above 20 correspond to roughly a one in two chance of developing type 2 diabetes within 10 years.
No. FINDRISC estimates future risk; a blood test is needed to diagnose current diabetes.